Stults was immediately designated for assignment by the Dodgers, so he's open to claims from other teams. The 35-year-old southpaw had registered an ugly 5.85 ERA in 47 2/3 innings this season for the Braves. He began his major league career with the Dodgers back in 2006. Los Angeles picked him in the 15th round in 2002. May 27 - 4:50 PM

In addition to Alberto Callaspo, the Dodgers will acquire Eric Stults, Ian Thomas, and Juan Jaime from the Braves in the trade that sends Juan Uribe and Chris Withrow to Atlanta.

The deal just needs to be approved by the commissioner's office before it's finalized, which should occur at some point on Wednesday. Stults gives the Dodgers a bit more rotation depth while they deal with injuries, but it's a trade that, as a whole, doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense for L.A. May 27 - 8:29 AM

Eric Stults was obliterated in a spot start against the Brewers on Friday, allowing seven runs on three hits over 3 2/3 innings of work.

The veteran southpaw also issued five walks while striking out five. The Brewers got a pair of runs in the first inning on a two-run blast by Ryan Braun, then added on seven in the fourth to break the game open and chase Stults. He was merely getting an opportunity with Alex Wood under the weather on Friday and will head back to the bullpen where he'll continue to function in a long relief role. May 22 - 11:16 PM

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Stults was immediately designated for assignment by the Dodgers, so he's open to claims from other teams. The 35-year-old southpaw had registered an ugly 5.85 ERA in 47 2/3 innings this season for the Braves. He began his major league career with the Dodgers back in 2006. Los Angeles picked him in the 15th round in 2002.

In addition to Alberto Callaspo, the Dodgers will acquire Eric Stults, Ian Thomas, and Juan Jaime from the Braves in the trade that sends Juan Uribe and Chris Withrow to Atlanta.

The deal just needs to be approved by the commissioner's office before it's finalized, which should occur at some point on Wednesday. Stults gives the Dodgers a bit more rotation depth while they deal with injuries, but it's a trade that, as a whole, doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense for L.A.

Eric Stults was obliterated in a spot start against the Brewers on Friday, allowing seven runs on three hits over 3 2/3 innings of work.

The veteran southpaw also issued five walks while striking out five. The Brewers got a pair of runs in the first inning on a two-run blast by Ryan Braun, then added on seven in the fourth to break the game open and chase Stults. He was merely getting an opportunity with Alex Wood under the weather on Friday and will head back to the bullpen where he'll continue to function in a long relief role.

Eric Stults gave up five runs in five innings, taking the loss as the Braves dropped Wednesday's contest with the Reds 5-1.

Stults didn't pitch terribly, but a couple of mistakes cost him, as he allowed home runs to Marlon Byrd and Todd Frazier to account for three of the five runs. The Reds tallied six hits in total with a walk while striking out three times. Stults stands with a disappointing 5.36 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP, and a 25/8 K/BB ratio over 40 1/3 innings. He'll try for better results in a home start against the Rays next.

Eric Stults allowed three runs in six innings against the Nationals on Friday.

Stults struck out seven without issuing a walk, scattering seven hits across six innings. All three runs came via a pair of National homers. The ghost of Jayson Werth took him deep for a solo shot in the fourth inning and Bryce Harper tacked on a two-run homer in the fifth. Stults now holds a 4.84 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. Despite the long-ball issues, this start marked an improvement on Stults' last outing, when he surrendered six runs on 11 hits to the Reds. His next outing will be a road start against said Reds.

Eric Stults struggled in Saturday's loss to the Reds, yielding six runs on 11 hits over seven innings.

Though Stults survived through seven innings, they weren't of the quality variety. The Reds scored in a number of ways, knocking Stults for RBI singles, an RBI triple and three home runs. They ultimately compiled 11 hits and six runs on the veteran. When Stults left the game, his ERA stood at 4.91 and his WHIP at 1.30. He's not a viable fantasy starter, but he'll try to pitch better on a road date with the Nationals in his next start.

Eric Stults earned his first win of the season, holding the Nationals to two runs in 6 1/3 innings on Monday.

Stults has now pieced together back-to-back quality outings for the Braves. He limited the Nationals to four hits and three walks while striking out three on the evening. He'll bring a 4.03 ERA, a 1.16 WHIP, and a 13/6 K/BB ratio in 22 1/3 innings into a weekend home start versus the Reds.

Eric Stults pitched six innings of one-run ball in a no-decision versus the Mets on Wednesday.

Stults struck out five and walked none in his first quality start for the Braves. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to give him a win, so he's 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in three starts. There's no NL-only value to be found here.

Eric Stults was charged with four runs over five innings in Wednesday's loss to the Marlins.

It wasn't pretty from Stults, as he gave up five hits -- including a homer and a pair of doubles -- while walking two and striking out two, needing 85 pitches to get through the five frames. Stults only went five innings -- and allowed three runs -- in his first outing of the season, as well, and might not be long for the Braves' rotation. He's slated to face the Mets on the road next.

Eric Stults gave up three runs over five innings in a no-decision against the Mets on Friday.

Stults gave up back-to-back homers to David Wright and John Mayberry, Jr. in the fourth inning, but kept the Mets off the board otherwise. He fanned three and walked one. The Braves would probably sign up for a start like this from Stults on a regular basis. He figures to hold down a spot in the starting rotation until Mike Minor (shoulder) is ready to return, but don't expect any fantasy value.

Stults beat out Wandy Rodriguez for the Braves' fifth starter job this spring after posting a 1.89 ERA across 19 innings during Grapefruit League action. The 35-year-old should eat some innings until Mike Minor is ready to return from the disabled list, but he's not much of a fantasy option.

He beat out fellow veteran left-hander Wandy Rodriguez. Stults held a 1.89 ERA over 19 innings this spring, although he recorded just seven strikeouts. He's merely an innings-eater but isn't an awful fifth starter.

Eric Stults pitched five scoreless innings in relief, allowing just one hit, for a victory against the Tigers on Monday.

Stults definitely aided his bid for the fifth spot in Atlanta's rotation today, and he'd seem to be the in-house favorite for the gig. Overall, he's allowed five runs -- four earned -- in 19 innings this spring, giving him 1.89 ERA. It's still quite possible the Braves will go outside the organization for a fifth starter, which could make Stults a bullpen candidate.

Dodgers placed INF Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 28, with a skin infection on his right thigh.

Alex Guerrero and Alberto Callaspo will continue to hold down the fort at the hot corner until Turner is ready to return. He's in the midst of an outstanding season offensively, slashing .323/.387/.563 with 13 homers and 44 RBI in just 254 at-bats.

Carlos Frias (back) will make a minor league rehab start Sunday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Frias has been out all month with a lower back injury, but he could be an option to rejoin the Dodgers around the start of August if there are no setbacks. The 25-year-old has a 4.39 ERA and 40/24 K/BB ratio in 69 2/3 innings over 12 starts and two relief appearances this season.

Hyun-Jin Ryu admitted Friday that he has known about the tear in his labrum since he underwent an MRI two years ago.

The fact that he was able to pitch through the injury for as long as he did, and at the level of effectiveness, is a minor miracle. He underwent season-ending surgery on Thursday to correct the issue and should be ready to go for spring training next season barring any setbacks.

McCarthy underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery Thursday in Los Angeles and will likely be sidelined until the 2016 All-Star break. The right-hander was in the first year of a four-year, $48 million free agent contract with the Dodgers. He tore the UCL in his right elbow during a start Saturday against the Padres.

Nothing has changed physically for Hatcher, who is currently on a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga. This was merely done as a procedural move to create a spot on the team's 40-man roster for one of the team's many new additions.